When there’s an accident, you need to act fast! This summer, go inside state-of-the-art labs, practice administering first aid, and work with a team to respond to trauma simulations. You’ll be granted access to the exciting field of emergency medicine. Obtain Red Cross First Aid + CPR certification Interview professional EMTs and restock a field-ready ambulance Study the anatomy of bones and joints in the human body Learn to check vital signs, immobilize injuries, suture wounds, and introduce IVs Conduct a differential diagnosis of a real ER case Treat for bleeding and shock in computer simulated trauma cases Examine CAT scans, MRIs, and X-rays of bones and internal organs Meet with ER doctors at a Harvard University teaching hospital Interview patients about their signs and symptoms Learn how to work as a medical team, which is crucial in responding to trauma cases

First Session: July 8 - July 21, 2012 Second Session: July 22 - August 4, 2012